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[Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/ghana-supreme-court-affirms-ghana-as-arbitration-friendly-jurisdiction) [Ghana](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/ghana) [Contracts](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/contracts) [Legislation](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/legislation) [Templars](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/templars) ## [The Contracts (Amendment) Act, 2023: Key Changes for Contracts with the Government of Ghana](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/the-contracts-amendment-act-2023-key-changes-for-contracts-with-the-government-of-ghana) The Parliament of Ghana passed the Contracts (Amendment) Act 2023 (Act 1114) in July 2023, to amend the Contracts Act, 1960 (Act 25) which has been in existence for the past sixty-four years. The Contracts Act primarily sets out third-party rights under contracts as well .. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/the-contracts-amendment-act-2023-key-changes-for-contracts-with-the-government-of-ghana) [Nigeria](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/nigeria) [Financial Services](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/financial-services) [Regulation](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/regulation) [Templars](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/templars) ## [Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) New Minimum Capital Requirements for Banks](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/central-bank-of-nigeria-cbn-new-minimum-capital-requirements-for-banks) On 28 March 2024, the Central Bank of Nigeria revised the minimum capital requirements for banks aimed at strengthening the Nigerian financial system and actualizing the Nigerian Government’s objective to achieve a US$1 trillion economy in gross domestic product terms by .. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/central-bank-of-nigeria-cbn-new-minimum-capital-requirements-for-banks) [Nigeria](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/nigeria) [Financial Services](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/financial-services) [Regulation](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/regulation) [Digital assets](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/digital-assets) [Templars](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/templars) ## [SEC Proposes New Amendments to its Rules on Issuance, Offering Platforms and Custody of Digital Assets](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/sec-proposes-new-amendments-to-its-rules-on-issuance-offering-platforms-and-custody-of-digital-assets) In the wake of the recent regulatory developments in the Nigerian market, the Securities and Exchange Commission  on 15 March 2024 published its proposed amendments to the existing SEC rules on issuance, offering platforms and custody of digital assets dated 11 May 2.. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/sec-proposes-new-amendments-to-its-rules-on-issuance-offering-platforms-and-custody-of-digital-assets) [Ghana](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/ghana) [Renewable Energy](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/renewable-energy) [Energy & Natural Resources](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/energy-natural-resources) [Templars](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/templars) ## [Navigating the Regulatory Landscape of Renewable Energy Investments in Ghana](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/navigating-the-regulatory-landscape-of-renewable-energy-investments-in-ghana) The increasing demand for electricity in Ghana and the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions has resulted in significant investments in renewable energy projects. In line with its commitment to sustainable development and the Paris Agreement, the Government of Ghana aim.. 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[Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/the-ghanaian-framework-for-public-private-partnerships) [Nigeria](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/nigeria) [Data Protection](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/data-protection) [ICT](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/ict) [Compliance](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/compliance) [Templars](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/templars) ## [NDPC Issues Guidance Notice for Data Protection Compliance Audit Returns Filing](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/ndpc-issues-guidance-notice-for-data-protection-compliance-audit-returns-filing) The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (“NDPC/the Commission”) has published a Guidance Notice prescribing the formalities for the data protection compliance audit returns (“CAR”) filing and other pertinent compliance requirements for data controllers moving forward (the .. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/ndpc-issues-guidance-notice-for-data-protection-compliance-audit-returns-filing) [Nigeria](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/nigeria) [Dispute Resolution](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/dispute-resolution) [Templars](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/templars) ## [Error of Law on the Face of the Award – the Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 Comes to the Rescue](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/error-of-law-on-the-face-of-the-award-the-arbitration-and-mediation-act-2023-comes-to-the-rescue) This publication by Templars Partner, Adewale Atake, SAN, and Senior Associate, Orji A. Uka, highlights the transformative provision in the AMA regarding recourse against arbitral awards. It focuses on the defence of “error of law on the face of the award” and its e.. 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